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NextGenHacks

devpostHosted on Devpost

Fetched about 5 hours ago

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

to Friday, June 19, 2026

•

2 months long

Data ScienceWeb DevelopmentSocial Impact
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.

Event Type

online

1,262

Participants

$1,000

Prize Pool

113

Est. Projects

NextGenHacks is a beginner-friendly online hackathon designed to bring together the next generation of builders, creators, and innovators. Whether you're just starting out or already experienced, this is your chance to turn ideas into real projects. This is an open-ended hackathon, meaning you can build anything you want—apps, tools, platforms, games, or completely new ideas. The goal is simple: create something meaningful, creative, or useful. Participants can work solo or in teams to brainstorm ideas, collaborate, and build projects that showcase their skills and creativity. Why NextGenHacks is special: Open to all skill levels: Beginners welcome, no prior experience needed. Build anything: No strict theme—your creativity sets the direction. Learn by doing: Gain hands-on experience while building real projects. Community-driven: Connect with other students, share ideas, and collaborate. Mentorship & support: Get guidance and help throughout the hackathon. Exciting prizes & recognition. Whether you’re building your first project or your tenth, NextGenHacks is your opportunity to learn, create, and innovate.

Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
Code of conduct